The Dorothy Doolittle Collection - Men’s Pole Vault Competitions (1985)

Duration: 4:52

Year Published: 1985

Format: 16mm

Sound: silent

Description: Compiled by esteemed track and field coach Dorothy Doolittle of Elgin, this slow-motion footage captures male pole vaulters at various competition in 1985. Intended as a technique study, the film focuses on the form of several esteemed athletes, including Olympic gold medalists Sergey Bubka and Pierre Quinon. Do you recognize any of the other athletes? Let us know by submitting a TAMI Tag below or emailing us at info@texasarchive.org.